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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.32, 651.12 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.32, 651.12 and 303.95 is: 455.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.32 : 651.12 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.32/651.12 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.32x = 651.12 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.32x = 197,907.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,907.92/434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.67

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